Apps Crashing on macOS Golden Gate? Here's the Fix

Did your app unexpectedly crash after updating to macOS Golden Gate? Don't worry; it's not a rare issue and can be resolved easily. In this blog, we'll explain why apps may crash on macOS Golden Gate and how to fix them.

Why Does My App Keep Crashing on macOS Golden Gate?

Various issues may arise after upgrading to macOS Golden Gate, with one of the most common being app crashes. The reasons for this problem can include:

• Incompatibility with apps.
• Insufficient memory space on your Mac.
• An excessive number of background processes.
• Bugs in the applications.

Fortunately, app crashes typically don't have a significant impact on your Mac. Here are some tips to address them.

How to Fix the "Apps Crashing on macOS Golden Gate" Error

Now that you know the possible reasons for the app crash, let's see how to solve this problem.

1. Force Quit the App and Restart It

The easiest way to fix an app that crashes or freezes is to force quit it and restart it.

1. Click the Apple menu > Force Quit.
2. Find the app that keeps crashing in the list, select it, and click the Force Quit button.
3. Restart the app.

2. Update Your App

Incompatible apps will crash on startup. You should update them to a version compatible with macOS Golden Gate.

For apps downloaded from the App Store, use the App Store to check for updates.

Apps downloaded directly from the Internet can’t be updated through the App Store. Instead, go to the app’s official website and check whether a new version is available. If there is one, follow the on-screen instructions to update the app. If there isn’t, you may need to wait for the developer to release a new version.

3. Kill Memory-Hogging Processes

As we mentioned above, running out of memory space can also cause your app to crash. So the key is to free up your memory space.

Activity Monitor is a built-in tool for monitoring system resources in use, including CPU and memory. Use it to check which processes are using the most memory and quit the ones you’re not currently using.

1. Open Activity Monitor via Spotlight or Launchpad.
2. Click the Memory tab, and you will see all the processes using your memory.
3. Find and select the ones you don't use, and click the Stop button to quit them.

Alternatively, you can use BuhoCleaner to free up RAM. The best part of this program is that it can show memory usage in real time in the menu bar. Once you notice your memory usage is about to run out, click on it and clear your memory easily.

4. Clear App Cache

App cache files contain files, images, multimedia, JavaScripts, and other data. They are designed to speed up app loading. Even if you delete them, they can be recreated the next time you use the app.

Follow the steps below to delete unwanted app caches:

1. Open a Finder window, press Shift + Command + G to open the Go to Folder window.
2. Paste ~/Library/Caches into the search box and press Return.
3. Locate the app cache you want to remove and drag it to the Trash.

Related Article: How to Clear Cache Files on Mac

5. Delete App Preference Cache

An application’s preference list file is a .plist file that stores the app’s settings and preferences. It is usually located in ~/Library/Preferences/.

If an app is misbehaving, resetting its preference file may help restore it to normal.

Here's how to delete an app's preference file:

1. Click the Go menu in Finder and select Library. (If you don't see the Library option, press the Option key while clicking the Go menu.)
2. Open the Preferences folder and locate the plist file of the app.
3. Right-click on the plist file and select Move to Trash.
4. Empty the Trash.

6. Uninstall and Reinstall the App

Are apps still crashing on macOS Golden Gate? Try uninstalling and reinstalling the crashed app.

The best way to uninstall an application is to use BuhoCleaner. This app uninstaller for Mac allows you to uninstall unwanted apps with one click. Plus, its Leftovers feature helps you quickly find and delete leftover files from uninstalled apps.

Here's how:

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Ma.
2. Launch BuhoCleaner, then click App Uninstall.
3. Select the app you want to uninstall and click the Remove button.

   

4. To remove the remnants of the uninstalled apps, switch to Leftovers, check the files you want to remove, then click the Remove button.

Alternatively, you can use Finder to manually delete problematic apps from your Mac.

Here are the steps.

1. Open Finder > Applications.
2. Drag the app you want to uninstall to your Trash.
3. Click the Go menu in Finder and select Library. (Press the Option key if you can't find the Library option.)
4. Check and remove app leftovers in the following folders.
   • Application Support
   • Caches
   • Preferences
   • Saved Application State

7. Restart Your Mac

It’s a good idea to restart your Mac regularly, as rebooting can resolve many minor issues.

Just click the Apple Menu and select Restart.

Conclusion

Have you successfully resolved the Mac app crashing issue on macOS Golden Gate? Which method was most effective for you?

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